San Rafael theft suspect arrested after returning to scene

A San Rafael man was arrested after allegedly stealing a backpack from a fellow bar patron and then showing up at the same bar 90 minutes later, police said.

The alleged theft occurred at about 9:45 p.m. Tuesday at the West End Cafe on Fourth Street, said San Rafael police Cpl. Justin Graham. The alleged victim said he was drinking at the bar and went to use the bathroom, and when he returned his backpack was gone along with a man he had been talking to.

The accuser called police and provided a description of the suspect. At about 11:20 p.m., the victim called police again and said the suspect had returned to the bar with the backpack.

Police detained the suspect and the accuser identified him. Jaime Osvaldo Santos, 31, was booked into Marin County Jail on suspicion of theft, possession of stolen property and public intoxication.